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Melissa officinalis 'All Gold'

Family Labiatae
Plant Type
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Spread 45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Light partial shade
Soil Moisture average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Melissa officinalis 'All Gold' (golden lemon-balm) bears faded fuchsia and fragrant blooms during early summer to mid summer. The foliage is light brown in colour and evergreen. A specimen plant, Melissa officinalis 'All Gold' (golden lemon-balm) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Accent, border, container, culinary, edging, ground cover, mass planting, specimen and woodland.
Special Characteristics This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits, and it is tolerant of light foot traffic.
Cautions With its fast growth rate, Melissa officinalis 'All Gold' (golden lemon-balm) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner.